ЯпонияKyoto PrefectureKyōto-shiFukakusaFushimi Inari-taisha34°58’2” N 135°46’21” E
29 сентября 2023 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Can’t believe I made it to the top of Mt. Inari of the famed pathway of Tori gates. Walk itself wasn’t difficult. Just a lot of stairs and 32C. My thought was going to be it would be so crowded.Читать далее
ЯпонияKyoto PrefectureKyōto-shiShijōdōriKyōto Shiyakusho-mae-eki35°0’42” N 135°46’5” E
30 сентября 2023 г., Япония ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
The bamboo grove is just outside Kyoto. Getting wonderful use out of our JR passes. The grove is a short walk through these immense bamboo trees for want of a better word. Near the Arashiyama stationЧитать далее
Путешественник Some days are quite packed. At our next city Hiroshima it will be easier.
ЯпонияHiroshima-kenMiyajimaMomijidani park34°17’49” N 132°19’14” E
1 октября 2023 г., Япония ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Arrived in Hiroshima. A friend had told me about the tides. So the first stop was Miyajima Island to see the giant tori that appears to be floating. At low tide you can see the mud flat it sits in. AЧитать далее
ЯпонияHiroshima-kenHigashi-kuHikarimachi34°24’3” N 132°28’43” E
2 октября 2023 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Something a little different today. Initially thwarted by train delays to Iwakuni. Something unexpected here. We just reversed our plan. We Kabe first. Not sure if we found the old style streetscapeЧитать далее
ЯпонияKagawa-kenNaoshima ChōTsumuuraOkameno Hana34°26’47” N 133°59’44” E
3 октября 2023 г., Япония ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Naoshima is known as the Art Island. The major gallery Bernesse House is a complex that was designed by Tadao Ando. It’s both a museum and a hotel. Some of the art was only available to the hotelЧитать далее
ЯпонияOkayama-kenOkayama ShiNishi-nakasangeKōrakuen34°40’3” N 133°56’6” E
4 октября 2023 г., Япония ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Visited Okayama Castle and the Korakuen Garden. Built by Ukita Hidele, a feudal lord. The exterior walls are black with gold leaf features. This castle overlooks the Korakuen Gardens which areЧитать далее
Путешественник Such exquisite gardens & buildings.... Very tranquil.... cheers xox
ЯпонияHyōgoHimejiHimeji castle34°50’21” N 134°41’36” E
4 октября 2023 г., Япония ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Known as the White Heron Castle is an imposing structure overlooking Himeji. It is one of the oldest surviving castle keeps in Japan. It is one of the few keeps not destroyed by fire, being bombed orЧитать далее
Путешественник Simple but impressive architectural design features.... Enjoy....
ЯпонияŌsaka-fuOsaka-shiBanbachōOsaka castle34°41’17” N 135°31’32” E
5 октября 2023 г., Япония ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
Visited Osaka Castle. Like all castles built in the tiered style. Green tiles adorned the roof here. Large granite stones with symbolic adornments. No translations. View from the top. FoundationsЧитать далее
ЯпонияNara-kenHigashikiderachōTōdai-ji34°41’23” N 135°50’22” E
6 октября 2023 г., Япония ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Travelled out of Osaka to Nara once the capital and important city centre. Visited Kofuku-ji home to the Golden Hall. No photos allowed inside. This temple was impressive due to its expanse green inЧитать далее
Путешественник Wow! Some spectacular architecture & detailed buildings there.... Cheers
ЯпонияŌsaka-fuOsaka-shiUmedaHigashiumeda-eki34°42’5” N 135°29’52” E
7 октября 2023 г., Япония ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Leaving Osaka some unusual sights. Not sure if you want your balcony facing the tracks. Not seen an elevator like this at home. Osaka station.
